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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Brian Michael Urban
May 12, 2021
Alabama - Brian Michael Urban, 68 of Alabama passed away on Wednesday, (May 12, 2021) at his home. Mr. Urban was born June 9, 1952 in Batavia, a son of the late Clyde and Eleanor (Moodie) Urban. Brian grew up in Darien Center and graduated from Alexander Central School. He proudly served his country with the Marine Corps and was...
Mr. Rex Joseph Forkey, Jr.
May 10, 2021
East Bethany - Rex Joseph Forkey, Jr., age 64, of East Bethany passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. He was born Monday, July 2, 1956 in Batavia, a son of the late Rex Joseph Forkey, Sr. and Mary Larson Forkey. A graduate of Batavia High School, Rex worked for 43 years at P.W. Minor in...
Joann Leaton
May 10, 2021
Byron - JoAnn Leaton, 78 of Byron, passed away on Monday, (May 10, 2021) at her home under the care of her loving family and HomeCare & Hospice. Mrs. Leaton was born January 2, 1943 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Panek) Sumerski. JoAnn is the wife of David Leaton of Byron; mother of Melody (Donald)...
Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Butler
May 9, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Butler, age 80, was called home by the Lord on Sunday May 9th, 2021. Mary was born February 9th, 1941 in Elba, NY to the late Charles and Violet Ross. Mary is survived by her loving husband John Butler of 22 years, Charles Giummo; her son, Theresa Hume; her daughter; her grandchildren Alicia (Justin) Watson, Katrina (Joseph) Schultz,...
Robert M. O'Geen
May 9, 2021
Clifton Springs - Robert M. O'Geen, 52 of Clifton Springs passed away on Sunday, (May 9, 2021) as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. O'Geen was born June 8, 1968 in Batavia, a son of Janet (Hamilton) O'Geen of Batavia and the late Russell O'Geen. He was a former parishioner of St. Anthony's Church in Batavia...
Mr. Robert B. Carleton
May 8, 2021
Batavia – Robert “Bob” B. Carleton, 65, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Carleton was born Monday, May 23rd, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Percy "Pat" Carleton and Joyce Capp Carleton. A devoted father and grandfather, Bob sacrificed much so his family would not be without. He...
Frank Paul Markwica
May 7, 2021
Frank Paul Markwica passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021, at the age of 82, in Conroe, Texas surrounded by family. Frank attended Elba Central School; kindergarten through his senior year. He was involved in student council and excelled in football and basketball. Two years after graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Leah Townsend, and was married for 43...
David A Clark
May 5, 2021
Elba - David A. Clark , 75 of Elba met the Lord on Wednesday, (May 5, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. Clark was born December 1945 in Buffalo, a son of the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Harvey) Clark. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years Shirley Clark (Burkard), his daughter Evelyn and...
Mrs. Helen B. Church
May 4, 2021
LeRoy – Helen B. Church, 96, died in her home at St. Ann’s Community at the Greens in LeRoy on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 following a long illness. Mrs. Church was born on September 5, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence L. and Marion Annabal Buchholtz. She graduated from Batavia High School in 1940, earned an associate...
Mrs. Bonnie A. Beehler
May 3, 2021
LeRoy - Bonnie A. Beehler, 70, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born November 10, 1950 to the late Richard H. Fee Sr. and Irene Stafford Fee. Bonnie is the wife of David Beehler Sr. who passed away October 14, 2007, mother of the late David Beehler Jr. who passed away...
Mr. George B. Van Nest
May 2, 2021
Batavia – George B. Van Nest, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 under the care of his family and HomeCare & Hospice. George was born November 4, 1939, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late David S. and Alice (Bitner) Van Nest. He was also preceded in death by an older brother, David F. Van Nest. George...
Kathryn Gilbert
May 1, 2021
Alabama - Kathryn Gilbert, 91 of Alabama passed away on Saturday, (May 1, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia where she had been residing. Mrs. Gilbert was born August 24, 1929 in Shelby, a daughter of the late Harold and Minnie (Roggow) Meiser. A devout christian, she was a member of the Alabama-Basom United Methodist...
Mrs. Sandra J. Bowles
Apr 30, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Sandra Jean (MacDonald) Bowles, 67, on April 30, 2021. Sandy, as she was known by her friends and family, was born June 2, 1953 in Batavia, to Loren G. MacDonald and Geraldine (Baker) MacDonald. Sandy is survived by her husband and the love of her...
John F. Torcello, Ii
Apr 29, 2021
Batavia - John F. Torcello, II, 71 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (April 29, 2021) at LeRoy Village Green in LeRoy. Mr. Torcello was born November 19, 1949 in Batavia, a son of the late John F. Torcello Sr. and Alice (Houck)Torcello. John loved to paint, idolized Bob Dylan, and was a Bills and Yankees fan. In his younger...
Dennis M. Giles
Apr 25, 2021
Dennis M. Giles, 74, of Oakfield, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. Dennis was born January 9, 1947 in Buffalo, a son of the late Eileen (Cleworth) Knaus. Dennis was a member of the American Legion and the Alabama Basom United Methodist Church. He was a NASCAR fan who enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing and...
Mrs. Carla L. Ruggles
Apr 24, 2021
Brockport - Carla L. Ruggles, age, 56 of Brockport, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ruggles was born on July 11, 1964 in Clarkson, a daughter of the late Lincoln F. Harvey and Louise S. Harvey. A 1982 graduate from Brockport Central School, she was an avid gardener who enjoyed tending to her...
Mrs. Margaret Jean Price
Apr 22, 2021
The announcement of a loved one’s passing is never something one wants to do. So, it is with great sadness, and yet also joy that she is now at rest, that Margaret Jean Price (Jean), our mother, grandmother, aunt, passed into the hands of Our Lord on April 22, 2021 at age 95. She spent her last days at Crossroads...
Peter Gaines Schultz
Apr 21, 2021
Peter Gaines Schultz passed away on April 21, 2021 at the age of 60 years to lung cancer. He was born on January 19, 1961 at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia, New York to Charlotte Buchholtz Schultz and Lawrence Henry Schultz Jr. On the day he was born, his mother requested a television to watch the inauguration of John F....
Ruth R. Myers
Apr 20, 2021
Oakfield - Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Ruth Marie Myers went home to God Wednesday, April 20, 2021 with loving family by her side. Ruth led a full and interesting life based on family, faith and community. She was born in Naples, New York to the late John Jacob and Vinnie Amanda Rectenwald. She graduated Valedictorian of her class...
Richard C. Redinger
Apr 20, 2021
Bergen - Richard C. Redinger, 68 of Bergen passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (April 20, 2021) at his home. Mr. Redinger was born January 19, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Richard A. and Eleanor (Henry) Redinger. Richard was a simple man who enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family. An avid outdoorsman, he liked to hunt...
Brian Michael Urban
May 12, 2021
Alabama - Brian Michael Urban, 68 of Alabama passed away on Wednesday, (May 12, 2021) at his home. Mr. Urban was born June 9, 1952 in Batavia, a son of the late Clyde and Eleanor (Moodie) Urban. Brian grew up in Darien Center and graduated from Alexander Central School. He proudly served his country with the Marine Corps and was...
Mr. Rex Joseph Forkey, Jr.
May 10, 2021
East Bethany - Rex Joseph Forkey, Jr., age 64, of East Bethany passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. He was born Monday, July 2, 1956 in Batavia, a son of the late Rex Joseph Forkey, Sr. and Mary Larson Forkey. A graduate of Batavia High School, Rex worked for 43 years at P.W. Minor in...
Joann Leaton
May 10, 2021
Byron - JoAnn Leaton, 78 of Byron, passed away on Monday, (May 10, 2021) at her home under the care of her loving family and HomeCare & Hospice. Mrs. Leaton was born January 2, 1943 in Oakfield, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Panek) Sumerski. JoAnn is the wife of David Leaton of Byron; mother of Melody (Donald)...
Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Butler
May 9, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Butler, age 80, was called home by the Lord on Sunday May 9th, 2021. Mary was born February 9th, 1941 in Elba, NY to the late Charles and Violet Ross. Mary is survived by her loving husband John Butler of 22 years, Charles Giummo; her son, Theresa Hume; her daughter; her grandchildren Alicia (Justin) Watson, Katrina (Joseph) Schultz,...
Robert M. O'Geen
May 9, 2021
Clifton Springs - Robert M. O'Geen, 52 of Clifton Springs passed away on Sunday, (May 9, 2021) as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. O'Geen was born June 8, 1968 in Batavia, a son of Janet (Hamilton) O'Geen of Batavia and the late Russell O'Geen. He was a former parishioner of St. Anthony's Church in Batavia...
Mr. Robert B. Carleton
May 8, 2021
Batavia – Robert “Bob” B. Carleton, 65, of Batavia passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. Mr. Carleton was born Monday, May 23rd, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Percy "Pat" Carleton and Joyce Capp Carleton. A devoted father and grandfather, Bob sacrificed much so his family would not be without. He...
Frank Paul Markwica
May 7, 2021
Frank Paul Markwica passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021, at the age of 82, in Conroe, Texas surrounded by family. Frank attended Elba Central School; kindergarten through his senior year. He was involved in student council and excelled in football and basketball. Two years after graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Leah Townsend, and was married for 43...
David A Clark
May 5, 2021
Elba - David A. Clark , 75 of Elba met the Lord on Wednesday, (May 5, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia. Mr. Clark was born December 1945 in Buffalo, a son of the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Harvey) Clark. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years Shirley Clark (Burkard), his daughter Evelyn and...
Mrs. Helen B. Church
May 4, 2021
LeRoy – Helen B. Church, 96, died in her home at St. Ann’s Community at the Greens in LeRoy on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 following a long illness. Mrs. Church was born on September 5, 1924 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Clarence L. and Marion Annabal Buchholtz. She graduated from Batavia High School in 1940, earned an associate...
Mrs. Bonnie A. Beehler
May 3, 2021
LeRoy - Bonnie A. Beehler, 70, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born November 10, 1950 to the late Richard H. Fee Sr. and Irene Stafford Fee. Bonnie is the wife of David Beehler Sr. who passed away October 14, 2007, mother of the late David Beehler Jr. who passed away...
Mr. George B. Van Nest
May 2, 2021
Batavia – George B. Van Nest, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 under the care of his family and HomeCare & Hospice. George was born November 4, 1939, in Trenton, New Jersey to the late David S. and Alice (Bitner) Van Nest. He was also preceded in death by an older brother, David F. Van Nest. George...
Kathryn Gilbert
May 1, 2021
Alabama - Kathryn Gilbert, 91 of Alabama passed away on Saturday, (May 1, 2021) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia where she had been residing. Mrs. Gilbert was born August 24, 1929 in Shelby, a daughter of the late Harold and Minnie (Roggow) Meiser. A devout christian, she was a member of the Alabama-Basom United Methodist...
Mrs. Sandra J. Bowles
Apr 30, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Sandra Jean (MacDonald) Bowles, 67, on April 30, 2021. Sandy, as she was known by her friends and family, was born June 2, 1953 in Batavia, to Loren G. MacDonald and Geraldine (Baker) MacDonald. Sandy is survived by her husband and the love of her...
John F. Torcello, Ii
Apr 29, 2021
Batavia - John F. Torcello, II, 71 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (April 29, 2021) at LeRoy Village Green in LeRoy. Mr. Torcello was born November 19, 1949 in Batavia, a son of the late John F. Torcello Sr. and Alice (Houck)Torcello. John loved to paint, idolized Bob Dylan, and was a Bills and Yankees fan. In his younger...
Dennis M. Giles
Apr 25, 2021
Dennis M. Giles, 74, of Oakfield, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center. Dennis was born January 9, 1947 in Buffalo, a son of the late Eileen (Cleworth) Knaus. Dennis was a member of the American Legion and the Alabama Basom United Methodist Church. He was a NASCAR fan who enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing and...
Mrs. Carla L. Ruggles
Apr 24, 2021
Brockport - Carla L. Ruggles, age, 56 of Brockport, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ruggles was born on July 11, 1964 in Clarkson, a daughter of the late Lincoln F. Harvey and Louise S. Harvey. A 1982 graduate from Brockport Central School, she was an avid gardener who enjoyed tending to her...
Mrs. Margaret Jean Price
Apr 22, 2021
The announcement of a loved one’s passing is never something one wants to do. So, it is with great sadness, and yet also joy that she is now at rest, that Margaret Jean Price (Jean), our mother, grandmother, aunt, passed into the hands of Our Lord on April 22, 2021 at age 95. She spent her last days at Crossroads...
Peter Gaines Schultz
Apr 21, 2021
Peter Gaines Schultz passed away on April 21, 2021 at the age of 60 years to lung cancer. He was born on January 19, 1961 at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Batavia, New York to Charlotte Buchholtz Schultz and Lawrence Henry Schultz Jr. On the day he was born, his mother requested a television to watch the inauguration of John F....
Ruth R. Myers
Apr 20, 2021
Oakfield - Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Ruth Marie Myers went home to God Wednesday, April 20, 2021 with loving family by her side. Ruth led a full and interesting life based on family, faith and community. She was born in Naples, New York to the late John Jacob and Vinnie Amanda Rectenwald. She graduated Valedictorian of her class...
Richard C. Redinger
Apr 20, 2021
Bergen - Richard C. Redinger, 68 of Bergen passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, (April 20, 2021) at his home. Mr. Redinger was born January 19, 1953 in Batavia, a son of the late Richard A. and Eleanor (Henry) Redinger. Richard was a simple man who enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family. An avid outdoorsman, he liked to hunt...
